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Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide 141
Software Utilities 16
Trimble R8 Operation
160.1 Configuring the Trimble R8 receiver
To configure a Trimble R8 receiver using GPS Configurator:
1. Connect Port 1 or 2 on the receiver to a serial (COM) port on
the computer and apply power.
2. To start GPS Configurator, click , then select
Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.
3. Select Trimble R8 in the Device Type dialog.
The software automatically establishes a connection with the
receiver.
4. Make appropriate selections for your required receiver settings.
For more information, refer to the GPS Configurator Help.
5. Click
Apply.
The settings in GPS Configurator are applied to the receiver.
16.1 WinFlash Software
WinFlash communicates with Trimble products to perform various
functions including:
• installing software, firmware, and option upgrades
• running diagnostics (for example, retrieving configuration
information)
• configuring radios
For more information, online help is also available when using
WinFlash.
Note – WinFlash runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, or
XP operating systems.